Jimbo Fisher and the Florida State Seminoles dismissed freshman quarterback De’Andre Johnson Monday night, after the State Attorney’s Office released a video that showed Johnson punching a woman in the face at a Tallahassee bar in June. Fisher made the announcement during a short statement released by FSU on Monday night, just hours after the […]

Ocala, Florida — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion County Jail underwent an extensive, three-day audit and was found to be 100 percent compliant with the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). According to the sheriff’s office, during the ‘Exit Interview’, PREA auditor Buddy Kent stated in his analysis that MCSO’s Detention Bureau […]

Silver Springs, Florida — Tuesday, Charlotte Shepherd, 41, of Silver Springs, posted some comments on her Facebook timeline that have her family concerned for her well-being. Charlotte was last seen driving a 2004 White Ford F150 2 door truck, with the Florida tag 9648PK. If you know where she is, call 911. UPDATE Shepherd was found […]

Citrus County — Members of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office were devastated after they were notified on Saturday, July 4, that Deputy Roy West had been discovered deceased in a hotel room just outside of Citrus County. According to reports, West, 50, took his own life. Deputy West joined the Sheriff’s Office in December of 2003. […]

[Last updated on July 8, 2015, at 9:37 p.m. to include a statement from the county.] Ocala, Florida — Marion County firefighters are still waiting to hear back from county officials on their contract as the exodus of firefighters and paramedics continues. Last week, a 10-year Firefighter Paramedic promoted to Lieutenant, a 6-year Firefighter Paramedic promoted […]

The United States dominated Japan, the reigning World Cup champions, 5-2 to win their first Women’s World Cup title since 1999. United States won its third world cup title in the highest-scoring final in tournament’s history Sunday. All tournament the U.S. was known as being the defensive juggernaut only conceding one goal the whole tournament […]

[Video courtesy of Days Inn Management] Ocala, Florida — No injuries were reported in a blaze that completely destroyed a room at a Days Inn Motel on Friday. At approximately 6 a.m., Marion County Fire Rescue responded to the Days Inn, located at 5751 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala. Article continued below According to reports, crews […]

Ocala, Florida — On Friday, at approximately 12:10 p.m., Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy Timothy Ogletree, 44, was traveling southeast on U.S. 27 in the left lane with his lights and sirens activated. According to reports, the deputy was responding to an emergency call. The deputy told troopers that as he approached the red light at […]

Ocala, Florida — A local fireworks stand, which gives back to the community, gave back in a different way Friday afternoon. As a mother duck and her ducklings were attempting to waddle across Highway 200, in what appeared to be an attempt to get to the small pond behind Wells Fargo Bank, they were nearly […]

On Thursday, at approximately 8:30 a.m. the Dollar General, located at 2040 Northeast 35th Street was robbed at gunpoint. Both black males were covering their faces during the robbery. Ocala Post is currently waiting on the details and surveillance video in this case. Marion County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Investigations Unit detectives believe this case is […]

Ocala, Florida — Five Guys Burgers, located in the Gaitway Plaza 2701 Southwest College Road, was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night. The robbery occurred at closing time. There were three employees on duty during the incident. One of the employees told police that he usually locks both doors to the business, but on this night […]

Ocala, Florida — Three black males, who were armed with a large caliber handgun and machetes, kicked in the back door of a home and demanded drugs and money Tuesday night. It was a frightening experience for the individuals that were home when the three men barged into the residence. Police said when they arrived on […]

Ocala, Florida — Two black males are on the run after police say they attempted to rob Manhattan Gyros and Subs, located at 1420 Northwest 10th Street, Ocala. On June 30, Ocala police received a 911 call about a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, Officer Malone made contact with an employee who stated that she had […]

Ocala, Florida — All charges against two men who allegedly planned an attack on the Eustis Police Department have been dropped. Ocala Post obtained an eight-page memorandum from the State Attorney’s Office that outlines why the charges were dropped. In May, Christopher M. Conger, 32, and Jeremy Robertson, 29, were arrested after the Marion County […]

Ocala, Florida — Accused killer, Isaac Duwayne Sheffield, 35, was sentenced to 48 years in prison by Circuit Judge Robert Hodges Monday. Sheffield was convicted of Second-degree Murder for the August 2013 killing of Stanley Yassen, 74, of Ocklawaha. At the time Yassen’s body was discovered inside his home, deputies said it was obvious that […]

Ocala, Florida — Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are teaming up again this year to offer the National Diabetes Prevention Program to adults who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. This 16-week program will be held on Thursdays beginning July 16, from 8:15-9:15 a.m. at Marion County […]

Ocala, Florida — Three people — a man and twin sisters — were arrested, following a domestic disturbance at Carrington Lane Apartments, located at 3001 Southeast Lake Weir Avenue. The Ocala Police Department responded to the apartment complex after a witness reported loud yelling and screaming coming from the parking lot. When Ocala Police Officer […]

Official Press Release – Marion County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Supervisor Sgt. Ben Adams, has been selected as the American Legion’s Southern Region Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. This award recognizes those officers who have selflessly distinguished themselves over and beyond their normal duties, predominately through professional achievements and community service activities. Before Sgt. […]

Ocala, Florida — A mother and daughter were arrested after investigators learned they had used an 81-year-old elderly woman’s credit to purchase two vehicles. The criminals used the fact that the victim spoke limited English and her health issues to their advantage. On April 21, 2015, Geneva Palmer, 53, and the victim drove to Jenkins Mazda, located […]

Summerfield, Florida — Authorities said approximately $1,000 in fireworks were stolen from a Summerfield fireworks stand on Sunday. The owner of the fireworks stand, who stays on the property, stated that he had taken a short nap — from 5 a.m. to approximately 7:45 a.m. He said that when he awoke, he entered the tent and discovered that […]